Maryland’s 2016 News Makers, continued Loch Moy Farm also off ered a similar train-
ers’ program for the Sugarloaf Mountain Horse Show Series with Michael Bertozzi (VA) win- ning and Michael Friedman of Finer Points Farm in Mt. Airy placing second.
Happy 50th to IHSA T e start of the 2016-2017 show season
marked the 50th anniversary of the Intercol- legiate Horse Show Association, which off ers hunter and western classes for college age stu- dents. In 1967, Bob Cacchione, a sophomore at Fairleigh Dickinson University (NJ) at the time, founded the IHSA with a handful of schools in the Northeast region. Today, over 400 schools participate in the nationwide pro- gram, which has also stretched into Canada. T e IHSA was founded on the principle that any college student should be able to par- ticipate in horse shows regardless of his or her fi nancial status or riding level. T us, riders do not have to own or lease a horse to compete, and ride horses provided by the host school. Classes range from Walk/Trot for newer riders through Open for more experienced riders. T e use of personal tack is not allowed, nor is schooling ahead of enter- ing the ring. T is is to off er a more even playing fi eld to help test the horsemanship skills of the rider. T e IHSA is open to undergraduate stu- dents and IHSA alumni. Students compete as indi- viduals for the opportunity to advance through the levels and qualify for Nationals as well as score points for their team. High point teams are recognized at Nationals. Here in Maryland and DC,
Salisbury, Washington Col- lege,
George Washington,
Goucher, John Hopkins, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, University of Maryland, Hood College, Mt. St. Mary’s, Tow- son University and University of Maryland Baltimore Cam- pus each host teams.
Kudos to Madeline Rippeon and Only Old Gold on earning the Horsemanship Reserve Cham- pionship and Trail Reserve Championship at the 2016 American Quarter Horse Congress. T e pair also fi nished eighth in Equitation and 15th in Pleasure. Madeline is also the Small Fry Champion High Point Award winner for the Maryland State Quarter Horse Association.
T e gathering demonstrated the depth and
vitality of the Eastern Shore’s equestrian com- munity, with the horse people present involved in everything from competing internation- ally to running disabled riding programs, from helping young riders with free loaner ponies to those who foxhunt and trail ride. To the best of anyone’s recollection, it was the fi rst such wide-ranging con- clave on the Shore since the 1960s. Dr. Harry Sears received
Maryland Delegate Jay Jacobs (L) presented a state proclama- tion to Dr. Harry Sears (R). Ja- cobs noted the “good citizenship” aspect of Sears’s contribution, and the need to encourage more young Americans to participate in equestrian sports.
In celebration of this anniversary milestone, Cacchione is traveling the country visiting teams as part of an anniversary tour. You can follow his progress on Facebook and Instagram.
Eastern Shore Honors Dr. Harry Sears
On December 10, an eclectic group of ap-
proximately 60 Eastern Shore horse people gathered with local politicians and the Kent County Farm Bureau for the presentation of the Kent County Cup to Dr. Harry Sears by the Maryland Horse Council and the newly formed Chestertown Horsemen’s Club.
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the Sheffi eld silver “Kent County Cup” for his gen- erous ongoing support of Washington College’s Riding Team, particular- ly through the use of his property for their own riding activities as well as for fundraising. Ches- tertown will display the perpetual award in the town’s meeting chamber. Hosting the gala at
their new Water Street home,
Dave Turner (Mid-Atlantic Saddle-
bred Association) and Ran Crawford are also the founders of the Chestertown Horsemen’s Club. T e Kent County’s 4-H Bits and Bridles Club, led by Mrs. Bert Landauer, se- lected Mr. Sears as the winner. Next year, the Riding Team is to select a winner for similar generosity on behalf of an entirely diff erent club or riding discipline. Noted Maryland Horse Council President
Jane Seigler. “All types of riding and driving disciplines exist on the Eastern Shore,” she said, “but as in other parts of the state, com- munication and cooperation among diff erent interest groups lag. Given that 23 percent of
T e St. Mary’s Riding Club installed offi cers at its annual meeting this past January. Pictured from left are Melinda Young, Secretary; Judi Tsai, Treasurer; Diane Danaher, Vice President and Kathy Glockner, President. Founded in 1968, the club is the oldest riding club in the county, providing members with trail rides, educational programs, and special events. T e club’s community outreach program includes providing new equestrian books and DVDs to the library, organizing riding clinics, and man- aging the County Fair Horse Show.
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the state’s horses reside here, improved synergy is a win for all.” T e new Chestertown Horsemen’s Club will be sponsoring quarterly meetings. Guest speakers will discuss equestrian marketing and outreach by the Maryland Horse Industry Board, preserving open spaces for horses, and the challenges of placing former T oroughbred racehorses in family homes.
Eclipse Awards
T e 2016 Eclipse Awards nominations were announced at the beginning of January with the winners revealed on January 21 at the 46th Annual Eclipse Awards dinner and ceremony held at Gulfstream Park in Florida.
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